Kendrick Lamar stunned viewers by breaking a Super Bowl record previously held by Usher, drawing both praise and critique.
- Lamar shattered streaming records with 133.5 million views during his live Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance.
- Surpassing Usher’s impressive figures, Lamar achieved over 32 million views on YouTube alone by Tuesday.
- Despite mixed reviews, Lamar’s collaboration with stars like Samuel L. Jackson and SZA made his show memorable.
- Usher offered Lamar advice to savor the moment, highlighting the immense scale of the Super Bowl stage.
Kendrick Lamar took the Super Bowl LIX stage and shattered records previously held by Usher by drawing an astounding 133.5 million views during his live halftime show. Despite receiving mixed reviews, Lamar’s performance became an instant hit.
Within days, Lamar’s performance amassed over 32 million views on the NFL’s YouTube channel alone, surpassing Usher’s total views in a single day. This remarkable feat highlighted Lamar’s powerful appeal and fan base.
While Usher’s Super Bowl show featured iconic artists like Alicia Keys and Jermaine Dupri, Lamar’s show stood out with appearances by Samuel L. Jackson and frequent collaborators SZA and Mustard.
The setlist was a crowd-pleaser, including hits like “HUMBLE,” “All The Stars,” and the controversial “Not Like Us,” a track famously throwing shade at Drake.
In the days leading up to the performance, Usher shared his Super Bowl wisdom with Lamar, encouraging him to appreciate the moment rather than aiming for perfection, a testament to the enormity of the event.
Usher stated, “You get obsessed with trying to build the best show, but you don’t realize it’s really about enjoying it. It might not be perfect, but if you’re too caught up in perfection, you won’t look up and take it all in.”
Kendrick Lamar’s groundbreaking Super Bowl performance demonstrates his superstar status and the massive reach of his music.
